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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1ZB5ST2KF174053 · Checked Aug 29, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1G1ZB5ST2KF•••••• 2019 Chevrolet MALIBU

That is about average for the 2019 Chevrolet MALIBU — 5 complaints per build across 38 builds.

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183on the model
38builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Power Train 2 Exterior Lighting 1 Service Brakes 1

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Service Brakes Sep 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would intermittently fail to accelerate above 55 MPH as the "Engine Power Reduced" message would appear on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that an…
Electrical System Apr 2021
Get “Shift to Park” message when car is placed in park and turn off ignition. This seems to be a common error reported widely on 2016 through 2020 Chevrolet vehicles. I have even seen service bulletins mentioned. Why has Chevrolet not recalled this since it seems to be a weak…
Unknown Or Other Jul 2020
While stopped at a red light the auto start will engage. When the light turns green and you release the break the car won't move. The car needs to be placed in park turned completely off in the middle of traffic. No warning lights are on, dearler ship cant find whats wrong
Power Train Apr 2019
At 10,000 miles my 2019 chevrolet malibu started to sputter and lose power. Taking off at a green light, driving on highways, turning at intersections, or turning against traffic has all become dangerous because the car will not gather enough power to go, leaving my car stuck on…
Electrical System Nov 2019
The contact owns a 2019 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the ignition in the off position, the interior lights remained illuminated. The contact also mentioned that when the vehicle was in park and the ignition was turned to the off…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1ZB5ST2KF174053 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.